Zero in on the competitive strategies and growth opportunities our headlining speakers will reveal.
Wednesday, October 6 | 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Stew Leonard, Jr., CEO of acclaimed food retailer Stew Leonard’s, has been announced as an Opening General Session speaker for the NACS Show. Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, the family-owned and operated fresh food grocer Stew Leonard’s generates annual sales of nearly $400 million. The company operates four grocery stores and eight wine stores and has been selected to Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” list for the past nine years. Learn more.
Thursday, October 7 | 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Get up close and personal with two very dynamic retail leaders. This session is currently being developed. Check this area of nacsshow.com frequently for updated information.
Thursday, October 7 | 11: 00 am – 11:45 am
It’s all about ideas right? Since 1994, Ideas 2 Go has provided a fast-paced video tour of some of the most interesting, creative and potentially profitable ideas in the convenience and petroleum retailing industry. Get a virtual store tour from innovative retailers across the country.

Friday, October 8 | 8:00 am – 9:00 am
President George W. Bush has been announced as the Closing General Session speaker at the NACS Show. In his two terms as 43rd President of the United States, President Bush led the country through eight of the most consequential years in American history, from his leadership in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to a global financial crisis. President Bush will be the fourth U.S. president to speak at a NACS event. Learn more.